Private foundation · EIN 81-0939149 · Beaver Dam, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The David a Cramer Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $150K total, median $10K. 54% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$150K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Federated Youth Foundation IncMiddleton, WIScholarships$45K
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WITo help with their mission to help wisconsin children be the healthiest in the nation$15K
Prairie Ridge Health Foundation IncColumbus, WITo support the equipment endowment$15K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral support$10K
Church Health ServicesBeaver Dam, WIGeneral support$10K
FIRST Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBeaver Dam, WIFellowship$10K
PaveBeaver Dam, WIProtect, advocate, validate and educate the women of beaver dam in need$10K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
Friends of PBS WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral support$5,000
Medecins San Frontieres USA Inc (doctors Without Borders)New York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$5,000
Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FLGeneral support$5,000

By state: Wisconsin 7 · Georgia 1 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

The David a Cramer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The David a Cramer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The David a Cramer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $150K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The David a Cramer Charitable Trust give?

Wisconsin (7 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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